Chapter 9.36
USE OF FIREARMS BY MINORS

Sections:

9.36.010    Permit required.

9.36.020    Unlawful use or possession of firearms by persons under the age of 16.

9.36.030    Unlawful parental approval.

9.36.040    Violation – Penalty.

9.36.010 Permit required.

A permit for the use and possession of any gun, firearm, or similar instrument capable of propelling any shot or slug by air or otherwise, shall be issued by the chief of police or his agent, of any incorporated city or town, or the sheriff of this county or his agent, upon presentation by the minor requesting the permit of satisfactory evidence that the minor has received proper instruction in the handling of firearms by a qualified instructor at a regularly constituted rifle range or gun club. The permit shall be issued without charge and must be carried by the individual to whom it is issued at all times while he is in the possession of any such firearm. (Prior code § 5.12.030).

9.36.020 Unlawful use or possession of firearms by persons under the age of 16.

It is unlawful for any person under the age of 16 years to carry, shoot, or have in his possession any gun, firearm, or similar instrument for propelling any shot or slug by air or otherwise, unless accompanied by a person over the age of 21 years, and, in addition, having in his possession a permit for the possession and use of firearms issued by a law enforcement agency according to the provisions of Section 9.36.010; provided, that possession of any such firearm shall be lawful by a person under the age of 16 while traveling by direct route to or from a regularly constituted rifle range or gun club. (Prior code § 5.12.010).

9.36.030 Unlawful parental approval.

It is unlawful for any parent or guardian of a person under the age of 16 to knowingly allow said minor to violate any of the provisions of this chapter. (Prior code § 5.12.020).

9.36.040 Violation – Penalty.

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $10.00, nor more than $100.00. (Prior code § 5.12.040).